--- title: VoicePlus Blog | Michael Giffney (11) description: Michael Giffney is the founder of VoicePlus and is passionate about exploring new technologies. (11) --- [![header-logo-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/logo_header.png)](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/) - [Home](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/) - Solutions ENTERPRISE SERVICES [Integrated Managed Mobility & EndPoint Services](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/enterprise-services/integrated-managed-mobility-and-endpoint-services) [Telecom Expense Management & Optimisation](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/enterprise-services/telecom-expense-management-and-optimisation) [Device Lifecycle Management](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/enterprise-services/device-lifecycle-management) [Procurement & Support](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/enterprise-services/procurement-and-support) [Device Security & Application](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/enterprise-services/device-security-and-application) [Site, Branch & Site Connectivity](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/enterprise-services/site-branch-and-site-connectivity) ENTERPRISE OUTCOMES [Reduce Costs](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/solutions/reduce-costs) [Track Assets & Centralized Management](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/solutions/track-assets-and-centralized-management) [Security](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/solutions/security) - [About Us](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/about-us) - [Contact Us](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/contact-us) - [Blog](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au) - [Trust Centre](https://www.voiceplus.com.au/trust-centre) # VoicePlus Blogs ![underline-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/underline.png?width=212&height=3&name=underline.png) [![Enhancing Mobile Security: Insights from Scamwatch Reports](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Enhancing%20Mobile%20Security_%20Insights%20from%20Scamwatch%20Reports.png?width=230&height=230&name=Enhancing%20Mobile%20Security_%20Insights%20from%20Scamwatch%20Reports.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/enhancing-mobile-security-insights-from-scamwatch-reports) #### [Enhancing Mobile Security: Insights from Scamwatch Reports](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/enhancing-mobile-security-insights-from-scamwatch-reports) Enhancing Mobile Security: Insights from Scamwatch Reports Mobile security has become a top concern for all of us. Scammers are constantly coming up with new tricks to target our mobile devices. The latestScamwatch reportsshow that Australians lost over $455 million to scams in 2023, with phishing being the top scam tactic. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/enhancing-mobile-security-insights-from-scamwatch-reports) [![How Vodafone's $5 Roaming Pack Revolutionises Inflight Mobile Use](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20Vodafones%20$5%20Roaming%20Pack%20Revolutionises%20Inflight%20Mobile%20Use.png?width=230&height=230&name=How%20Vodafones%20$5%20Roaming%20Pack%20Revolutionises%20Inflight%20Mobile%20Use.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-vodafones-5-roaming-pack-revolutionises-inflight-mobile-use) #### [How Vodafone's $5 Roaming Pack Revolutionises Inflight Mobile Use](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-vodafones-5-roaming-pack-revolutionises-inflight-mobile-use) Vodafone Australia just changed the game for travellers:introducing a $5 roaming pack, uniquely designed for international inflight use. This is a first for Australia, marking a major step in transforming how we connect above the clouds. Gone are the days of being disconnected while flying overseas. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-vodafones-5-roaming-pack-revolutionises-inflight-mobile-use) [![The Future of Enterprise Mobile Connectivity: Understanding the Impacts of 3G Closures](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/3GClosure.png?width=230&height=230&name=3GClosure.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/the-future-of-enterprise-mobile-connectivity-understanding-the-impacts-of-3g-closures) #### [The Future of Enterprise Mobile Connectivity: Understanding the Impacts of 3G Closures](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/the-future-of-enterprise-mobile-connectivity-understanding-the-impacts-of-3g-closures) As we solidify a new era defined by 5G and beyond, the curtain is gradually closing on older technologies like 3G. Enterprises must understand this shift, as it has far-reaching implications for their mobile connectivity. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/the-future-of-enterprise-mobile-connectivity-understanding-the-impacts-of-3g-closures) [![Optus Network Outage: Impact, Compensation, and How VoicePlus Can Assist](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/OptusNetworkOutage.png?width=230&height=230&name=OptusNetworkOutage.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/optus-network-outage-impact-compensation-and-how-voiceplus-can-assist) #### [Optus Network Outage: Impact, Compensation, and How VoicePlus Can Assist](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/optus-network-outage-impact-compensation-and-how-voiceplus-can-assist) When networks falter, the impact is felt far and wide, disrupting individuals and businesses. Australia's second-largest telecommunications company,Optus, experienced such a disruption recently when a significant network outage left millions without service. Let's look at the implications of this outage, Optus' response, and how VoicePlus can assist enterprises in navigating such incidents. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/optus-network-outage-impact-compensation-and-how-voiceplus-can-assist) [![How to Optimise Expenses for Large Enterprises: Avoid These Common Telecom Billing Errors](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/OptimiseExpense.png?width=230&height=230&name=OptimiseExpense.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-to-optimise-expenses-for-large-enterprises-avoid-these-common-telecom-billing-errors) #### [How to Optimise Expenses for Large Enterprises: Avoid These Common Telecom Billing Errors](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-to-optimise-expenses-for-large-enterprises-avoid-these-common-telecom-billing-errors) Managing telecom expenses poses a significant challenge for large enterprises, given their intricate billing structures and the multitude of services to oversee. These errors can lead to substantial financial losses and hinder expense optimisation. According to Gartner, a staggering 80% of telecom bills contain errors, ranging from minor discrepancies to substantial overcharges. If left unchecked, these errors can inflate costs by 3% to 15%, a substantial burden for large enterprises. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-to-optimise-expenses-for-large-enterprises-avoid-these-common-telecom-billing-errors) [![How to Improve Endpoint Security in Corporate Environment](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/EndpointSecuirty-1.png?width=230&height=230&name=EndpointSecuirty-1.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-to-improve-endpoint-security-in-corporate-environment) #### [How to Improve Endpoint Security in Corporate Environment](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-to-improve-endpoint-security-in-corporate-environment) How to Improve Endpoint Security in Corporate Environments We live in a world that's more connected than ever. But this convenience also opens the door to new security challenges, where endpoint security comes into play.Endpoint security is about safeguarding the devices we use daily, like smartphones, laptops, and tablets — anything that connects to your network. This becomes paramount as we juggle between our personal and work devices, which could potentially invite cyber threats if not appropriately secured. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-to-improve-endpoint-security-in-corporate-environment) [![How to Data Wipe a Device](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Device%20wipe-2.jpg?width=230&height=230&name=Device%20wipe-2.jpg)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-to-data-wipe-a-device) #### [How to Data Wipe a Device](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-to-data-wipe-a-device) Data wipe is the process of removing all personal or sensitive information from a device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, before it is reused, recycled, or disposed of. The purpose of data wiping is to protect personal information and sensitive data from being accessed or stolen by unauthorised individuals. [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-to-data-wipe-a-device) [![How to Manage Device Deployment ?](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Optimise%20Your%20Mobile%20expenditure%20-3-2.webp?width=230&height=230&name=How%20to%20Optimise%20Your%20Mobile%20expenditure%20-3-2.webp)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-to-manage-device-deployment) #### [How to Manage Device Deployment ?](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-to-manage-device-deployment) Device deployment is the process of distributing and setting up devices, such as smartphones, laptops, or tablets, for use by employees in an organisation. This process can be complex and time-consuming, and involves several steps, including: [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-to-manage-device-deployment) [![How do you Calculate Savings on Managed Mobility Services ?](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/interest.jpg?width=230&height=230&name=interest.jpg)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-do-you-calculate-savings-on-managed-mobility-services) #### [How do you Calculate Savings on Managed Mobility Services ?](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-do-you-calculate-savings-on-managed-mobility-services) To calculate savings from managed mobility services, you can follow these steps: [Read More ![arrow-img](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/VoicePlus_2023_blog_assets/arrownext.png?width=27&height=12&name=arrownext.png)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/how-do-you-calculate-savings-on-managed-mobility-services) [![Apple IOS16 - Early Notice Upgrade Old Devices](https://149493502.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/iOS-16-Developer-Beta-1200x720.jpg)](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/apple-ios16-early-notice-upgrade-old-devices) #### [Apple IOS16 - Early Notice Upgrade Old Devices](https://blog.voiceplus.com.au/en-au/apple-ios16-early-notice-upgrade-old-devices) Apple is currently underway with their annual ‘Worldwide Developers Conference’. During this event, they have announced a whole host of upcoming projects and they have also revealed the new iOS 16 and iPad OS 16, with a forecasted launch in September 2022. 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